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Yoshitaka Amano had an incredible week at Anime Expo 2026 in Los Angeles, meeting fans from around the world and celebrating art, storytelling, and the future of ZAN. The event began with the Opening Ceremony, where Amano participated in the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. He also had the honor of painting the eye on the traditional Daruma, a Japanese symbol of perseverance and good fortune. During the Yoshitaka Amano panel, Yoshitaka Amano premiered the pilot film for ZAN,

The official website for Yoshitaka Amano's new original anime ZAN is now open. The ZAN Pilot Film is also now available on YouTube. ZAN Official Website https://zan-amano.com ZAN Pilot Film https://youtu.be/WrEoeyzx258?is=vnlr6mo1gKsPFS_M More information and project updates will be released soon. Stay tuned.

A brand-new publishing project, YOSHITAKA AMANO PRIVATE WORKS, has been announced, presenting previously unseen personal artworks by Yoshitaka Amano for the first time. The series will span 20 volumes, beginning with Volume 1: Medusa, inspired by Greek mythology. These intimate works offer a rare glimpse into Amano’s private creative world and artistic imagination.

We are pleased to announce that the official website for the ZAN anime project is now online. The website is currently available in advance, with its official launch scheduled for July 3, 2026. Visit the website here: ZAN Official Website More information, project updates, and exclusive content will be released as we approach the official opening. We look forward to sharing the world of ZAN with you. Stay tuned for more announcements. ⚔️✨

Join Yoshitaka Amano for a special presentation at Anime Expo 2026. The panel will feature the world premiere of the teaser trailer for ZAN, an introduction to the creative team behind the project, a showcase of Yoshitaka Amano’s latest works, the launch of Yoshitaka Amano Inc. and its global expansion initiatives, as well as a preview of AMANO, a new Art & Entertainment Exhibition experience. We invite fans and industry professionals alike to join us for this special opportu

LOS ANGELES — Yoshitaka Amano Inc. announced today that production is officially underway on “ZAN,” a new limited anime series based on the original dark fantasy universe created by legendary artist Yoshitaka Amano. The project’s first trailer will debut during Anime Expo in Los Angeles at their panel on July 3rd. Produced for global audiences, “ZAN” is being developed by Yoshitaka Amano Inc. alongside some of Japan’s most acclaimed animators, directors, and creators. About Z

Yoshitaka Amano visited the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and discussed future cultural and creative initiatives in the country.

Yoshitaka Amano at Toycon Philippines. Meeting Alodia again after more than a decade.

A new cross-genre horror event, “Tokyo Horror Special Zone!! 2026,” has been announced for September 2026 at Tokyo Dome City Prism Hall in Tokyo. The event will bring together horror-related works and creators from film, games, comics, art, and entertainment through exhibitions, merchandise, talk sessions, and special programs. Yoshitaka Amano will create the official key visual for the event. Amano is known for his work on the Final Fantasy series, Vampire Hunter D, animatio

Yoshitaka Amano will appear at TOYCON Nexus 2026, to be held from June 12–14, 2026 at SMX Manila in the Philippines. According to the official announcement from TOYCON PH, meet-and-greet tickets will be very limited and sold online prior to the event on a first come, first served basis. Further details regarding ticketing mechanics and schedules will be announced through TOYCON’s official channels. Event Information TOYCON NexusJune 12–14, 2026SMX Manila, Philippines Source:T

Yoshitaka Amano: Beyond Fantasy will open at the Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro on April 22, 2026, and run through June 22, 2026. The exhibition presents a major survey of Yoshitaka Amano’s career, featuring more than 200 original works, including paintings, illustrations, sketches, and objects from across his decades-long body of work. Visitors will be able to explore Amano’s iconic creations spanning animation, fantasy, games, and contemporary art, includ

Applications are now open for Anime Expo 2026 autograph sessions with Yoshitaka Amano. The signing sessions will take place on Thursday, July 2 and Saturday, July 4 at the JW Marriott Gold Ballroom in Los Angeles. Autographs are free and available through Anime Expo’s lottery system. Fans may apply beginning April 8, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT. Applications close on April 30, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT. Winners will be able to choose an available signing session time after being selected.

Japanese figure maker Good Smile Company has announced a new Nendoroid figure based on the Warrior of Light from the original Final Fantasy. The figure recreates the iconic package illustration painted by Yoshitaka Amano. Standing approximately 10 cm tall, the figure features detailed armor, vivid colors, interchangeable face parts, several hand parts, and a metallic-painted sword, allowing fans to recreate poses inspired by Amano’s original artwork. The cape, neck, and limbs

Underverse has announced a new 1/12-scale action figure based on “Crow Knight – Raim,” a character designed by Yoshitaka Amano in collaboration with Beautiful Chemistry. The figure depicts Raim, a fallen angel once said to govern causality, now clad in black armor with long white hair and a flowing, torn cloak. Standing approximately 24 cm tall, the highly detailed figure includes interchangeable hands, a sword, a fabric cape, and a display stand. As a special bonus, the rele

A solo exhibition by Yoshitaka Amano will be held at The Warehouse Dallas from April 11 to July 18, 2026. The exhibition is presented as part of the institution’s “WAREHOUSE:01” series and will be organized in two parts. The first phase (April 11 – May 30) will feature New York Nights, a monumental work spanning approximately 16 meters, alongside paintings that blend Eastern and Western artistic styles. The second phase (June 6 – July 18) will highlight Amano’s more commer

The beloved NHK Educational TV anime Vegetable Fairies N.Y.SALAD , known for its imaginative kitchen-set adventures and original character design by Yoshitaka Amano , is getting its very first mobile game release. Announced on February 2 on the official Vegetable Fairies X account, the upcoming app will let players explore the whimsical world of vegetable fairies in a playful “search and play” style that’s said to be enjoyable for both kids and adults. Further details, inclu

At the 75th King’s Title Match (Osho-sen) between shogi stars Sota Fujii (the defending champion with six major titles) and Takuya Nagase , something special greeted visitors just two rooms away from the official competition space. Artist Yoshitaka Amano , known internationally for his work on Final Fantasy and other projects, contributed a dedicated ink-painting room at the venue. Rather than typical exhibition panels, this “ink room” is a quietly immersive space of bru

Anime Expo 2026 has announced that Yoshitaka Amano will participate as an official Guest at Anime Expo 2026. The event will take place from July 2 to July 5, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, California. During Anime Expo 2026, Yoshitaka Amano is scheduled to take part in official guest activities. Further details regarding appearances and programs will be announced by Anime Expo at a later date. We look forward to welcoming fans from around the world

A new large-scale sofubi figure from the world of Yoshitaka Amano art is coming soon. The character “VINEAR,” a roaring lion-mask figure from Amano’s Deva Loka series, has been turned into a detailed collectible by Medicom Toy. Designed by RINNOSUKE® with colors by PIED PIPER, this impressive figure stands about 28.5 cm tall and includes a hand-signed certificate by Amano himself . It will be available through lottery sales at MCT TOKYO , with shipping scheduled for Februar

Happy Holidays! As we look ahead to the new year, please stay tuned for more exciting projects and activities from Yoshitaka Amano in 2026. On January 1, a TV Documentary featuring Yoshitaka Amano will air in Japan. While this broadcast is limited to Japan only, we invite audiences around the world to enjoy the official trailer, now available online. We look forward to sharing many more updates with you in the coming year. Thank you for your continued support. 📺 Air Date: Ja